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Observer
Name
Dwayne D
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Was very similar in appearance to the type of fireworks that streaks up into the sky, although this was essentially horizontal and had more of a blue tinge.
Location
Address
Merrifield, VA
Latitude
38° 52' 29.85'' N (38.874957°)
Longitude
77° 13' 30.82'' W (-77.225228°)
Elevation
112.861855m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-03-22 19:53 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-03-22 23:53 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
75.03°
First azimuth
26.6°
First elevation
32°
Last azimuth
65.18°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Blue, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Just seemed to grow brighter, then vanished.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Left whitish flames in its wake.
